Edward E. Lyon-Hollywood, CA
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action at San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands on May 13, 1899. He is buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA in the Columbarium, upper west wall, Niche 4.
Waymark Code: WMY4KY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2018
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He was born on August 8, 1871 in Hixton, WI and died on November 18, 1931 in Hollywood, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LYON, EDWARD E.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry
• Place and date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 13 May 1899
• Entered service at: Amboy, Wash.
• Date of issue: 24 January 1906
Citation: With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy, who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.
Armed Service: Army
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